Summary

Business Analytics student at UC Riverside (expected 2029) working toward a business analyst career. Founded and runs an independent public events website for UCR business students and presented a mock team case evaluated against a $3M profit target. Has lived in India, Singapore, and the United States; motivated by learning how data and human behavior come together to drive better decisions.

Education

University of California, Riverside - B.S. Business AnalyticsSept 2025 - Expected 2029
Relevant coursework (in progress): Intro to Computer Science (CS 9A), Calculus (MATH 9A), Business Career Development (BUS 98)
Coursera - SQL course, in progress, 2026

Projects

Founder, UCR Business EventsOct 2026 - Present

ucr-business-events.nirvanalwar.workers.dev

• Independent event-discovery website for UCR business students, listing school events with direct links to organizers' sign-up pages
• Founded and currently manage UCR Business Events; set the site's design and requirements and oversee weekly event listings
• Site includes a built-in analytics dashboard tracking page visits, event detail opens, and sign-up link taps

Highlander Consulting Group (UCR) - Recruitment Case Exercise (mock)Oct 2026

• Team case: should a beverage company launch a new energy drink at UCR? Recommended not launching yet
• Projected 5-year gross profit of about $1.86M for the large can ($2.75 per-can margin at 10% market share) against a $3M profit target, a shortfall of about $1.1M before marketing and fixed costs
• Presented the team's recommendation and answered live questions on the assumptions and a comparison launch at UCLA

Experience

Pinnacle Solutions LLC - Recruitment Intern, Dubai, UAESummer 2022

• Worked with recruiters to match qualified candidates to client requirements
• Held initial client discussions to clarify job descriptions and cultural fit expectations
• Screened candidate profiles using people-profiling, behavioral analysis, and keyword search on job portals (Monster, Naukri)
• Scheduled and coordinated interviews with candidates and clients

Cyber-Safety Workshop Facilitator (Volunteer) - Academic Heights School, IndiaSummer 2023

• Designed and led a four-day workshop on cyberbullying, online ethics, and safe online behavior
• Built presentations on safe online behavior, emotional resilience, and emerging technologies, using real-world examples and storytelling to engage young learners

Leadership and Personal Development

• Built confidence and communication skills through debate and creative performance; served as a peer motivator, encouraging inclusivity and teamwork

Skills

• Data: SQL (in progress, Coursera 2026); Python (beginner); Excel; Google Sheets and Google Workspace
• Analysis and communication: Market sizing, margin and break-even analysis, written recommendations, public speaking
• Design: Adobe Animate, storyboarding, visual storytelling
• Languages: English (fluent), Hindi (conversational), Telugu (conversational)